Margot Williams, LISW

Margot Williams is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with 25 years of experience. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and the challenges of parenting and relationships. She also supports those facing caregiver strain, aging and geriatric issues, adoption or foster care concerns, and feelings of isolation or low self-esteem.

Margot keeps the first meetings simple and warm. She uses a collaborative approach and focuses on strengths. Clients set clear, practical goals and work toward them together. She emphasizes solution-focused steps that are tied to everyday life.

Her approach blends evidence-based techniques with careful listening. She draws on cognitive behavioral work and mindfulness practices to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new responses. Attachment-based ideas guide conversations about relationships and connection.

Cultural awareness matters in her work. She asks questions, avoids assumptions, and respects each person’s values and background. That helps tailor the plan so it fits the client’s life and priorities.

Sessions aim to be straightforward and usable. Margot helps people build coping skills, manage feelings, and improve communication. She offers support for career stress, compassion fatigue, ADHD-related concerns, and intimacy issues while keeping goals realistic and achievable.

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and coping with difficult life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying different behaviors to change how someone feels. It can help with depression, anxiety, and improving daily routines.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relationship patterns and how early connections influence current interactions. It is useful for people working on intimacy, communication, and family of origin concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match goals, preferences, and how the client responds. That can mean mixing techniques from different approaches and adjusting over time.

For practical questions about online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow quick check-ins when needed. Some formats work better for a shorter check-in while others support a longer, in-depth conversation. Licensed professionals can help decide which session rhythm and format best match a client's schedule and goals.